Exclusive Official Around the NBA Playoffs - 2015 2nd Round Edition

[SlyPokerDog]

And the NBA playoffs go marching along...

 

[Natebishop3]

But... the first round isn't over?

 

[santeesioux]

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/237630/Billy-Donovan-Thunder-Finalizing-Agreement

So is this a good thing for us? I don't know much about college basketball, but the Okie fans don't seem to be very excited.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/237630/Billy-Donovan-Thunder-Finalizing-Agreement

So is this a good thing for us? I don't know much about college basketball, but the Okie fans don't seem to be very excited.

The same guy that went to the magic then a day later went back to coach Florida? Lol

 

[SlyPokerDog]

First time in 17 years a team other than the Spurs, Lakers, Mavericks or Thunder will represent the Western Conference in the Finals.

First finals since 1998 w/ no Lakers, Spurs or Heat.

Welcome to Silver's NBA.

 

[PDXFonz]

First time in 17 years a team other than the Spurs, Lakers, Mavericks or Thunder will represent the Western Conference in the Finals.

First finals since 1998 Lakers, Spurs or Heat.

Welcome to Silver's NBA.

Hallelujah

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Now the Spurs are out, I've got no real interest. I want them all to lose. I guess I don't mind Memphis or any of the East teams (most of whom are pretty anonymous), but I don't see any of those winning it.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

First time in 17 years a team other than the Spurs, Lakers, Mavericks or Thunder will represent the Western Conference in the Finals.

First finals since 1998 w/ no Lakers, Spurs or Heat.

Welcome to Silver's NBA.

I still hate his bald ass.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

Now the Spurs are out, I've got no real interest. I want them all to lose. I guess I don't mind Memphis or any of the East teams (most of whom are pretty anonymous), but I don't see any of those winning it.

If Kyrie and LeBron get hot and work their offensive geniuses they could win, I give them about 25-30% chance right now to win.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

The Hawks just don't have "IT"

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

Horford next to LA would be so fucking sexy

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

Wall is amazing.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

Golden State is doing what was so obvious we weren't/couldn't do... Smh

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

Golden State is playing like San Antonio last season

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

How can speights dominate koufus but LA couldn't? So maddening to watch this...

 

[magnifier661]

How can speights dominate koufus but LA couldn't? So maddening to watch this...

GS has Klay and Curry to give their bigs space to operate. They gambled on us and our perimeter players couldn't make them pay. Shooting 30% will do that

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Zach is having an easier time of it at least.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Stephen Curry makes me think of Justin Bieber. And I don't like that.

 

[MarAzul]

The Warriors play makes me covet Kerr.

 

[tlongII]

Golden State showed just how horrible we were.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

Golden State showed just how horrible we were.

I think we all wanted to see us get some transition game going... We just can't... #ThanksStotts

 

[tester551]

I think we all wanted to see us get some transition game going... We just can't... #ThanksStotts

I don't think I have seen an NBA team run the break as poorly has the Blazers have the last few years. It seems like we score on about 40% of the opportunities when it should be around 85%.

Anyone know where we can find some data on PPP fast breaks?

 

[BlazerCaravan]

Horford next to LA would be so fucking sexy

Can Atlanta afford LA?

 

[HailBlazers]

Horford next to LA would be so fucking sexy

Exactly the type of player I want to add, a bruiser.

 

[PDXFonz]

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/warrio...tml?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

Man Conley sounds messed up, I wonder if hes gonna be able to play at all for the remainder of the playoffs.

 

[blue32]

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/warrio...tml?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

Man Conley sounds messed up, I wonder if hes gonna be able to play at all for the remainder of the playoffs.

damn we fucked him up. That suuuckks. I'd have rather that happen to some douche bag like Harden

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Is that Dwight Howard?

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

damn we fucked him up. That suuuckks. I'd have rather that happen to some douche bag like Harden

He's next... CJ is gonna unleash the people's elbow on the beard lol

 

[BlazerCaravan]

Golden State a 10.5 point favorite tomorrow night... Yikes!

 

[handiman]

I don't think I have seen an NBA team run the break as poorly has the Blazers have the last few years. It seems like we score on about 40% of the opportunities when it should be around 85%.

We had the same problem under McMillan, as I recall. I mentioned in one of the other threads that CJ showed us how badly this team needs slashers instead of just stationary players, and that's been a void in the team's makeup for what feels like 15 years now. I suspect that has a lot to do with our inconsistent transition abilities.